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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Beef » Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew

Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew

by Sarah Olson on February 15, 2019 | Updated January 3, 2023 38 Comments

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This unique recipe for Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew is hearty and has great flavor. Filled with potatoes, beans, and ground beef, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.

tomato based soup with sliced potatoes, kidney beans and ground beef in a slow cooker.

I found this recipe in a cookbook I bought from an estate sale. I bought about 20 cookbooks from this sale, I felt like the luckiest person alive that day! This little book I found I could tell is a collection of recipes from the family of the woman who must have passed away. 

The recipes are cut and pasted into the book, then reprinted for the family to have their own copies. This shipwreck stew caught my eye, I knew it could be adapted for the slow cooker.

The only thing different I did was add the taco seasoning packet (I found that advice on allrecipes.com). I also added water,  I did not want this stew to thicken and seize up.

uncooked soup with potatoes, beef, celery and beans in a slow cooker.

How to make Shipwreck Stew:

Gather these ingredients: 

  • Lean ground beef
  • Russet potatoes
  • White onion
  • Celery
  • Mushrooms
  • Canned Kidney Beans
  • Campbell’s tomato soup
  • Taco seasoning packet
  • water
finished shipwreck stew in black slow cooker.

Brown the ground beef on the stove top in a skillet, add that to the slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients.

close up of cooked shipwreck stew in a slow cooker.

Set the slow cooker to the low setting and cook for 7-8 hours on low or until the potatoes are tender.

serving tomato-based stew with potatoes and kidney beans with a ladle

Try another stew recipe:

  • Witches Brew Stew
  • Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew
  • Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Beef Stew
  • Slow Cooker Classic Beef Stew
  • Slow Cooker Split Pea Stew

I love finding recipes like this that spark my joy again for the slow cooker. I’ve been doing this website for 6 years now and am always surprised that there is always something great to try, I just need to keep my eyes open for new (or old in this case) recipes. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Have a great weekend.

Tomato-based stew with potatoes and kidney beans on a ladle

Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew

4.96 from 24 votes
This vintage recipe has a unique take on stew. Is it chili? Is it soup? Is it stew? It's all three! So good.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 281kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef (I used 10% fat)
  • 3 medium russet potatoes sliced
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 2 celery ribs sliced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 15 oz. can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 21 oz. Campbell’s tomato soup (2 10.5 oz. cans)
  • 1 oz. packet taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups water
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Instructions:

  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet on the stovetop until cooked through, drain. Add to the slow cooker
  • Add the remaining ingredients, stir.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Stir, and serve! Great as is or topped with cheese.
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Recipe Notes:

Nutritional Values are approximate. If you require a special diet, please use your own calculations. Recipe values are for 1/8 of the recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 1266mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 22.8mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 6.2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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  • Slow Cooker Land Your Man Baked Beans
  • Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
  • Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin
  • Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner
  • Slow Cooker Taco Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers
  • Slow Cooker Texas Trash Beef and Bean Dip
  • Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs
  • Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Meatloaf
  • Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Chili
  • Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash

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    Comments

    1. Stacey says

      December 8, 2022 at 3:51 am

      All in slow cooker ready for this evening I didn’t put the kidney beans in as I’m the only one that likes them so fingers crossed everyone enjoys it.

      Reply
    2. Crystal (Honey Fox Living) says

      July 27, 2022 at 5:48 pm

      I’ve made this via the original recipe (no taco seasoning or water) in the oven and I want to do the same in the slowcooker. Do you think I need to add any water? I don’t want it like a stew, but like the original casserole.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 27, 2022 at 8:10 pm

        You can, just add a touch of water and cut the potatoes very thin.

        Reply
    3. Marjorie Allonas says

      May 8, 2022 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      I Love ❤️ all your videos and recipes!!
      They are so good and Thankyou so much of your time doing them for all of us, I enjoy!
      Happy Mother’s Day to You

      Reply
    4. Dave says

      January 4, 2022 at 12:15 am

      5 stars
      Added diced jalapeños, bacon and two tbsp of brown sugar… spicy, smoky, sweet and it turned out awesome. Definitely be making it again.

      Reply
    5. Beth says

      October 23, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      Making this for lunch to take to work this week .love new soup recipes

      Reply
    6. Scott R says

      September 1, 2021 at 6:29 am

      Just put everything in the slow cooker and started. I added some fresh jalapeños and added a can of diced tomatoes. And I used beef broth instead of water. Added sliced carrots too! Can not wait to try in 8 hours! Woo Hoo!!!!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 1, 2021 at 11:07 am

        I think you will love this meal Scott! Let me know how you like it.

        Reply
        • Scott says

          September 6, 2021 at 8:48 am

          5 stars
          Super Yummy! Next up: Hot Dog Chili and steamed hot dogs in the slow cooker. Woo hoo

    7. Dave says

      August 11, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      Finally made the shipwreck stew! The wife and I loved it. It was something different for a change. Thanks Sarah…

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 11, 2021 at 4:46 pm

        I’m so happy you tried it!

        Reply
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